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Atom AR Hoody
arcteryx
Atom Hoody
arcteryx
Reviews (5)
Summary
The Arc'teryx Atom Hoody for women is a soft, lightweight insulated jacket with a helmet-compatible hood. It excels in comfort and breathability and serves well as a versatile midlayer or standalone piece in milder cold, though it’s thin for very cold days and not the strongest wind shield.
Pros
- +Soft and comfortable
- +Breathable
- +Easy to layer
Cons
- -Not the most wind-resistant
- -Doesn't stuff into its own pocket
- -Thin for very cold days worn alone
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The Arc’teryx Atom Hoody is a versatile synthetic midlayer that balances warmth, breathability, and mobility for backcountry and everyday wear. It excels in comfort and fit with stretchy side panels and soft fabric, but its warmth and weather protection aren’t top-tier, so it’s best as an active, all-rounder layer under a shell or for shoulder-season use.
Pros
- +Excellent breathability for high-output activities.
- +Stretchy, fleece side panels enhance fit and mobility.
- +Soft, high-end materials with great next-to-skin comfort.
Cons
- -Less wind- and water-resistant than some alternatives.
- -The zipper can come undone when only partially zipped.
- -Warmth-to-weight is not cutting edge.
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The Arc'teryx Atom Hoody is a lightweight, breathable insulated mid-layer designed for high-output winter activities. It uses Coreloft Compact insulation with stretch fleece side panels for mobility and breathability, though it's not the warmest option and lacks a stash pocket; best as an active mid-layer rather than a standalone outer layer.
Pros
- +Comfortable
- +Breathable
- +Warm
- +Great mobility
Cons
- -Pricey
- -No stow pocket
- -Small pockets
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The Arc’teryx Atom AR Hoody for women is an exceptionally warm insulated jacket built for cold conditions, with heavy Coreloft insulation and a wind- and weather-resistant shell. It excels in warmth and comfort but is bulky and less breathable, with small hand pockets; best suited for long cold expeditions, alpine missions, and resort winter activities rather than high-output use.
Pros
- +Extremely warm insulation with targeted distribution
- +Adjustable helmet-compatible hood and elastic cuffs for heat retention
- +Wind- and weather-resistant shell with DWR coating
- +Large interior chest pocket for harness/backpack use
Cons
- -Bulky and heavy, reduces compressibility
- -Shallow hand pockets and limited pocket space
- -Low breathability for high-output activities
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The Atom AR Hoody is one of the warmest insulated jackets tested, built with dense Coreloft insulation to trap heat while still fitting well for layering. It excels as a warmth layer for cold days, skiing, or belay duties due to its comfortable fit and weather-sealing, but it's heavy and not highly breathable, and the price is steep for a non-waterproof shell.
Pros
- +Very warm
- +Comfortable fit
- +Seals out the weather
Cons
- -Heavier than most
- -Not very breathable
- -Pricey